Of course, there are plenty of New Year's Eve bashes, too. This year's party-patrol options range from a theme-park soiree to a cozy club concert by one of Orlando's favorite bands to a massive downtown street celebration.

Here's a look at ways to ring in 2013:

Today

•Christmas 2012 has passed, but Epcot's Candlelight Processional marches on through Sunday. Celebrity narrators remaining include singer Amy Grant (tonight) and actress Marlee Matlin with interpreter Jack Jason on Saturday and Sunday. Candlelight Processional is presented three times nightly, at 5 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. The event, which features a mass choir and live orchestra telling the Christmas story, is included in regular theme-park admission. A one-day, one-park admission is $89 general, $83 for ages 3-9. More information: 407-824-4321 or Disneyworld.com/holidays.

•The resurrected Orlando Solar Bears hockey team takes on the Florida Everblades at 7 p.m. at Amway Center. In a scheduling quirk, it will be the fifth consecutive game that the Bears have taken on this intrastate rival. Tickets range from $17.55 to $57.25. More information: OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com or 800-745-3000.

•Countdown to the big celebration with Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar's "Four Nights of New Year's Celebration" today through New Year's Eve. Holiday libations and a special menu are available along with the regular offerings. There are two Fleming's in Central Florida: 8030 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando, 407-352-5706; and 933 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-699-9463. Details: flemingssteakhouse.com.

•FanZone, the official pre-game tailgate party for the Russell Athletic Bowl, features live music, entertainment, interactive games, inflatables, face painters and more at McCracken Field, adjacent to the Florida Citrus Bowl stadium, 1610 W. Church St., Orlando. The fun kicks off at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $10 at the gate and free for Bowl Patch holders. Details: floridacitrussports.com.

Saturday

•What better soundtrack for a festive weekend than the signature album of the most influential rock band of all time. Yes, the Beatles' "Abbey Road" will be offered as the latest edition of the long-running Classic Albums Live concert series, which features a house band doing note-for-note renditions of rock's definitive works. "Abbey Road" includes plenty of Fab Four classics, including "Here Comes the Sun," "Come Together" and the lovely Side Two medley. Showtime: 8 p.m. Tickets: $15 advance, $20 day of show general admission; $25 advance, $30 day of show reserved. Visit hardrock.com for details.

•Count on the Parliament House Resort to throw a little glitter on New Year's weekend. Today's nightclub party features drag performances by the Footlight Players at 10 p.m. and midnight, and a courtyard concert by house music diva Inaya Day ("Movin' Up") at 1 a.m. The Parliament House is at 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando and admission is $10. Details: 407-425-7571.

•Winter Park's holiday ice-skating rink in Central Park's West Meadow, at the corner of Morse Boulevard and New York Avenue in downtown Winter Park, is a wonderful place to glide into the new year. Open through Jan. 6, admission is $10. Details: cityofwinterpark.org/WITP.

•The Orlando Citrus Parade is a free downtown Orlando tradition with lavishly decorated floats and marching bands from across the country. This year's grand marshal is Olympic gold medalist Justin Gatlin. The parade begins at 10 a.m. on Orange Avenue and Robinson Street and continues south on Orange Avenue, east on Anderson Street, then north on Rosalind Avenue. The parade concludes at Rosalind Avenue and Robinson Street. Grandstand tickets can be purchased for $28 by calling Florida Citrus Sports at 407-423-2476 or by visiting OrlandoCitrusParade.com.